James Berrien Chidsey

Highlands, NC - James Berrien Chidsey, III, 57, of Highlands, NC, passed away May 14, 2014. He was born in Rome, GA, to the late James Berrien Chidsey, Jr. and Jeannette Brown Chidsey Trott. In addition to his mother and her husband, Allen Trott, he is survived by his sons, James Berrien Chidsey, IV; Devin Bishop Chidsey; and their mother, Meredith Chidsey Cole. He is also survived by his siblings, Charles Truman Chidsey, Mary Jeannette Chidsey and Sallie Chidsey Taylor.

Berrien was an Eagle Scout and held a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the University of Georgia. He worked as a geologist for Precision Well Logging in Houston, TX, before succumbing to multiple sclerosis. He was well cared for by the staff and volunteers of the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center; his family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and the Georgia Bulldogs.There will be a graveside service at Myrtle Cemetery, Rome, GA, Saturday, May 24, 11am.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations in honor of Berrien be made to the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center, Highlands, NC.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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